Vintage Herman Leonard Barclay 45 rpm vinyl record jazz sleeve rare untested

AFW - Antique France Worldwide

Description

This 45 rpm vinyl record features a cover illustrated with a color photograph of a man in a suit, presumably Herman Leonard, leaning against a nuanced red background, with a stylized wind instrument (probably a saxophone or trombone) in the foreground. The inscription "HERMAN LEONARD and his big sound" appears in the upper right, followed by the tracklist: "Les Twisteurs de la Volga (twist)", "Stranger on the Shore (slow)", "Madison in Boogie (madison)", and "Swanee River (fox rock)". A Barclay logo, typical of French productions from the 1960s, is clearly visible in the lower right corner of the cover. The overall presentation, as well as the graphics and clothing style, clearly evoke a vintage edition, probably early to mid-60s.

The cover shows obvious signs of wear: marked corners, creases in the upper right, small tears, and handling marks on the glossy surface. However, the print remains legible, and the photograph retains its original colors despite reflections and an aged patina. The visible side shows no handwritten text or stickers, apart from the printed logo and titles. No visual of the record itself is provided in this image; only the cardboard sleeve is visible.

The cover design is based on a typical composition of French jazz and twist of the era, combining an artist's portrait and an superimposed musical instrument. The Barclay logo, a record company renowned for its jazz, rock, and variety productions in France, is clearly present. The white typography on a colored background accentuates the retro visual effect.

The visible information does not allow identification of the record material, but it is a 45 rpm vinyl record, a standard format of the time for this type of musical production. No complete serial number is clearly legible in the photo, but the mention "7548" appears partially at the top, confirming a vintage Barclay reference.

This 45 rpm vinyl record is a rare piece for lovers of French jazz, twist, and fox rock, reflecting the musical and graphic style of the early 60s. It is an untested vintage edition, with only the cover shown in the photo.

Condition

Used item, sold as is. Cover with signs of wear, marked corners, creases, and small visible tears. The record is not visible in the photo, and its playback condition is not guaranteed.

Did you know? Herman Leonard, better known as a jazz photographer, also collaborated with several musicians on musical projects in the 60s. The Barclay label, founded in 1953 by Eddie Barclay, is recognized for having produced many major jazz and French variety artists.

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